Eureka Boudreaux finds herself facing off with Atlas, the evil ruler of newly risen Atlantis, in this sequel to Teardrop (2013). Legend has it that a strange, unique Seedbearer named Solon can help her learn to defeat Atlas, but there are many barriers in her way. Eureka's hopes to locate Solon depend on Ander, a Seedbearer with amazing allure who continues to pose a threat to Eureka's bond with Brooks. This has a less satisfying love story than the first volume, and readers new to the series may be confused by plot twists and the massive cast of characters. Still, avid fans will appreciate the story's oceanic, surging highs and debilitating lows, and Kate's legions of fans will dive in eagerly.--Howerton, Erin Downey Copyright 2014 Booklist

Seventeen-year-old Eureka Boudreaux's tears have unleashed a flood of biblical proportions, threatening to drown the whole of the Waking World and paving the way for the rise of Atlantis and its evil ruler, Atlas (Teardrop, 2013). If only it were that simple. Eureka, her close friend Cat, her family, and her magical sweetheart, Ander, leave behind their flooded Louisiana bayou and make their way to dry land in search of a reclusive Seedbearer who holds the secret to defeating Atlas. In Solon's subterranean grotto, Eureka comes closer to the truth of her identity and to an understanding of how she can undo the darkness she's unwittingly released on the world. She also continues to wrestle with her conflicting love for Ander and for her best friend, Brooks, who remains possessed by Atlas. Unfortunately, what was once a compelling love triangle feels much less so this time around, partially due to the fact that Eureka's encounters with Brooks are much fewer and farther between. This sequel as a whole is waterlogged, sodden with new characters and choked with plotlines that dampen the tension, dilute the romance and threaten to leave readers scratching their heads instead of turning the pages. While some of the previous book's fans will appreciate knowing what happens next, many will wish they'd left it up to their own imaginations. (Paranormal romance. 14 up) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.